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A cemetery with numerous headstones, surrounded by lush green trees. 2
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Private Guided Belleau Wood Battlefield Tour

By Paris My Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$2,784 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

An Unforgettable Journey Through Marine Corps History
Step directly onto the sacred battlefields where history was made. This exclusive day tour brings the epic stories of World War I to life, taking you straight to the heart of the action where heroic American and French forces changed the course of history in 1918.

What Makes This Tour Essential:
Walk the Battlefields of Belleau Wood: Walk among original trenches, stand in the historic Wheatfield

The Legendary Shrines: Pay your respects at the flawless Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, and witness the iconic Bulldog Fountain, the ultimate pilgrimage site for the US Marine Corps.

Stand Before the Giants: Marvel at the colossal Château-Thierry American Monument, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the Marne River Valley.

World-Class History in Meaux: Explore Europe’s largest WWI collection at the Museum of the Great War, standing face-to-face with legendary fighter planes, tanks, and an immersive frontline trench.

Activity location

  • Belleau Wood - Marine Monument
    • Belleau Wood Marine Memorial
    • Belleau, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Belleau Wood - Marine Monument
    • Belleau Wood Marine Memorial
    • Belleau, France

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Private Guided Belleau Wood Battlefield Tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$2,783.50 x 1 TravellerNZ$2,783.50
Total
Price is NZ$2,783.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Belleau Wood - Marine Monument

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Trenches: Walk alongside the original, deep trenches and foxholes dug by the soldiers, still perfectly visible under the forest canopy. The Shell Holes: See the dramatic, cratered landscape left behind by heavy artillery fire and intense combat. The Famous Wheatfield: Look out over the historic field where the Marines made their heroic, open charge against enemy lines. The Battle-Scarred Trees: Spot ancient trees that still carry the silent scars and marks of WWI shrapnel.

Devil Dog Fountain

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Bulldog Fountain The Marine Sacred Shrine: See the ancient moss-covered stone fountain that has become a legendary pilgrimage site for the US Marine Corps. The "Devil Dog" Spout: Look closely at the carved stone spout shaped like a dog's head (Dogue de Bordeaux), matching the famous "Devil Dog" nickname given to the Marines during the battle. The Living Ritual: Watch visitors or Marines take part in the traditional ritual of drinking the fresh running water directly from the dog's mouth, a gesture believed to bring strength, protection, and long life.

Aisne Marne American Cemetery

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
American Cemetery The Endless White Crosses: Gaze across the perfectly manicured, sweeping green lawns where 2,289 white marble headstones (crosses and Stars of David) stand in flawless, curved rows at the foot of the hill. The Memorial Chapel: Walk up to the striking, Romanesque-style chapel built directly over the trenches where the 4th Marine Brigade fought so fiercely. The Wall of the Missing: Read the etched names of 1,060 heroic soldiers whose bodies were never recovered or identified, carved directly into the chapel's stone walls. The Heavy Battle Scars: Look closely at the exterior walls of the chapel to see the real, preserved bullet holes and shrapnel scars left from World War I.

Chateau-Thierry Monument

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Château-Thierry American Monument The Colossal Double Colonnade: Marvel at the gigantic, twin rows of majestic stone pillars that dominate the skyline, built to honour the joint triumph of American and French forces in 1918. The Heroic Statues: See the two massive, symbolic stone statues representing the United States and France, standing hand-in-hand to show their eternal unity and brotherhood in battle. The Giant Map Mural: Walk up to the interior wall to study the large, engraved orientation map that detailed the troop movements, battle lines, and intense combat of the Aisne-Marne offensive. The Breathtaking Panoramic View: Look out from the monument's terrace over the entire Marne River Valley and the city of Château-Thierry below, offering a dramatic view of the actual terrain soldiers fought to liberate.

Chateau-Thierry

  • 1h
Lunch in Château-Thierry Traditional French Brasseries: Relax at a classic, welcoming local restaurant right in the heart of this historic countryside town. Authentic Regional Cuisine: Taste hearty, traditional French dishes made with fresh, local ingredients, providing the perfect energy boost for the rest of the tour. Local Champagne Pairings: Take the unique opportunity to pair your meal with a glass of authentic, locally produced Champagne from the surrounding valley vineyards.

Musee de la Grande Guerre

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Museum of the Great War in Meaux The Largest WWI Collection: Explore a massive, world-class collection of over 70,000 artefacts, ranging from soldiers' personal belongings to authentic uniforms from all fighting nations. Full-Scale Heavy Machinery: Stand right next to actual, massive pieces of WWI military technology, including real fighter planes, heavy artillery pieces, and iconic early tanks. The Immersive Battlefield Trench: Walk through a life-sized, incredibly realistic reconstruction of a battlefield trench, complete with sound effects that recreate the intense atmosphere of the frontline. The Famous Marne Taxi: See one of the legendary, original Parisian Renault taxis that famously transported thousands of soldiers directly to the frontlines during the Battle of the Marne in 1914.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Belleau Wood - Marine Monument
    • Belleau Wood Marine Memorial
    • Belleau, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Belleau Wood - Marine Monument
    • Belleau Wood Marine Memorial
    • Belleau, France

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